Literature

One of the hallmarks of the curriculum of Cair Paravel-Latin School is a strong emphasis on reading the classics of literature. A classic is a work of literature, which has been read and enjoyed by at least three generations and has withstood the test of time.

READING REQUIREMENTS:

Grade Level:

Requirement:

First & Second Grade:

Read and record the titles of forty books per year.

Third through Sixth Grades:

Each student must read three biographies each year. These books count towards the required literature points.

Each student must accumulate a number of literature points equal to ten times their grade level per year to receive a grade of "C" over the course of the school year from the CPLS approved literature list. Literature grades are calculated quarterly and excess points may be carried over to the next quarter. An additional 20% of literature points are required to earn a "B" and 40% to earn an "A". (See calculating Literature points.)

Literature Points Required per Quarter
	A	B	C
Third Grade	11	9	8
Fourth Grade	14	12	10
Fifth Grade	18	15	13
Sixth Grade	21	18	15

Seventh through Twelfth Grade:

Students in grades seven through twelve are required to read a certain number of assigned novels, plays, biographies and other books as assigned in class.

A summer reading selection is also required, with a report submitted on the first day of class in the fall.

Seventh Grade	The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth Speare
Eighth Grade	The Fellowship of the Ring by J. R. R. Tolkien
Ninth Grade	The Last of the Mohicans by James Fenimore Cooper
Tenth Grade	The Scottish Chiefs by Jane Porter
Eleventh Grade	Ivanhoe by Sir Walter Scott
Twelfth Grade	Les Miserables by Victor Hugo

CALCULATING LITERATURE POINTS: (See school handbook for additional details)

Non-list books:

For every 3 list books recorded on the literature log, students may record 1 non-list book which they have read. Points allotted for non-list books are as follows: 1 point per book (15,000-30,000 words), and an additional point for each additional 30,000 words.

Biographies:

Three biographies are required. Allow 1 literature point for every 15,000 words.

Listed Books:

CPLS has developed a list of recommended literature to encourage students to read the classics. This list is available in the school handbook.